Politics
In echoes of Palisades fire, Boyle Heights fire may cost Mayor Bass politically
Bass, who is running for reelection, said in an interview that she rarely travels and always worries about what could happen when she does — whether it’s a fire or a big car accident.
L.A. voters will be asked to increase taxes, yet again. Will they do it for firefighters?
If approved by voters, the sales tax hike would raise an estimated $345 million per year for new fire stations and the hiring of more firefighters.
Democrats want California voters to give them more flexibility over spending
The California Legislature will vote on a constitutional amendment Thursday that seeks to amend a spending limit and give lawmakers more flexibility over how they appropriate state revenue.
California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board.
Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting
Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.
Politician behind ‘top two’ primary has second thoughts
The man who brought California the top-two open primary now thinks it needs a drastic overhaul.
In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall
Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for L.A. if Raman and Roy win?
Newsom’s stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.
Controversy over data centers has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon find himself in the crosshairs.
Federal probe of Newsom creates lots of smoke. Is there any fire?
Some say the investigation will boost the governor’s presidential prospects. But it’s too soon to say. The action by Trump’s corrupted Department of “Justice” presents more questions than answers.
How the plan to expand the L.A. City Council got shelved once again
Councilmembers said the proposal to expand the council lacked crucial details. Others say the council didn’t want to dilute its own power.